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FV09 CXU

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,241 mi
Last recorded112,241 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 CXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 112,241 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2025 112,241 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 108,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms and axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2025 108,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear suspension arms and axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 105,666 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 102,660 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 98,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front drive shaft seal is slightly leaking

engine sump corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,671 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 81,381 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Sep 2019 81,379 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,802 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 65,367 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 65,367 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 58,939 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 58,939 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 50,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 43,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

rear exhaust box slightly corroded...

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,616 miles

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

rear exhaust box corroded...

Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,711 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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FV09 CXU is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV09 CXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 CXU registered?

FV09 CXU is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is FV09 CXU safe to buy?

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